Personal Background Name: Chin-Sung Lin Academic Background: BSEE, MSEE, MST Working Experience: Research, Hardware Design Engineer & Teacher Teaching Experience: Math, Physics & Technology Current Courses: Computational Thinking, Regents Physics, Robotics & Engineering Design, and Advanced STEM Research

Computational Thinking (CT) The thought processes involved in formulating problems and their solutions so that the solutions are represented in a form that can be effectively carried out by an information-processing agent. [Cuny, Snyder, Wing 2010] A problem solving method that uses computer science techniques.

CT Essential Questions

X Computer Anatomy Binary World Logic Gates Digital Circuits Computational Algorithms Programming Mobile Apps

1 Computer Purchasing Project

2 Decoding Project

3 Logic Gates Project

4 Logic Circuits Design Project

5 Algorithms for Skyscrapers Project

6 Algorithms for Data Analysis Project

7 Digital Artist Project

8 Mobile Applications Project

Course Features One semester, class: 3 days/week, work: 5 days/week Project-based/problem-based learning with strong support Dynamic content, fast pace, and real-world setting Group project, team spirit, and individual accountability Homework and quizzes are leading to the unit projects Independent planning, studying, and time management

Instructional Resources CT Class Website – – CT Class Blog –

Grading Policy Homework Assignments (HW)(15 pts) Quizzes (QZ)(15 pts) Class/Lab Participation and Results (CL)(10 pts) Project Deliverables and Presentations (PR)(60 pts) Weighting Factor of Individual Contribution (WF) (0 ~ 100)* Your Grade = PR x WF % + HW + QZ + CL Paper assignment due in the beginning of the class on due day Electronic assignment due by the midnight on due day

Computer Resource Each student is assigned a specific MacBook Air™ laptop. Be aware that 4 classes are sharing the same laptops! Use computer resource only for class work ONLY. Use computer resource in a safe and responsible way. Backup your work through / USB flash everyday. Reshelf your laptop and plug in the power in a designated way. After school use of computer are ONLY limited to the lab.

Course Expectations Preview the lesson before coming to the class. Attend class on time and ready to work. Actively participate in class. Respect your classmates and their right to learn. Work as a team with your partner. Complete and submit assignments on time. Review the current lesson after the class. Academic integrity per school policy.

Open Lab & Technical-Help Open Lab: 2 nd period, (Tue. & Thur.) After School Tech Time: Project groups that need technical advice, access computer resource, tools, or work on their projects may come to the lab (Room 201/417) on Wed. through Fri.

HW: Student Information Form Go to homework section of class website and find the student info form – Fill in your basic information – Inventory your computer skills – Contemplate your short-term (class) & long-term (academic/career) goals – Let me know your issues and concerns about learning – Share your expectations with the class [The assignment due Thursday, 09/10/2015]

HW: Grouping Choose your partner (two students per group), and me your period, group name, name of group members (e.g. Subject: Period 1, Group: Apple, Macin & Tosh) [The assignment due Monday, 09/14/2015]

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